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Russian forces report strikes by German HX-2 drones
Ukrainian forces are increasingly employing German-made HX-2 one-way strike drones along multiple frontline sectors, according to reporting by Ukrainian defense outlet Militarnyi. Militarnyi reported that HX-2 drones developed by German defense technology company Helsing are now being used on...
Thumpalumpacus
Colonel
CAIRO (AP) — A Russian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied natural gas exploded and erupted in flames before sinking in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya, authorities in the North African country said Wednesday, and Russia blamed the sinking on an attack by Ukrainian sea drones.
According to the Libyan Maritime Authority, there were "sudden explosions, followed by a massive fire" on the Arctic Metagaz on Tuesday, while the LNG carrier was about 240 kilometers (150 miles) off the coast of the Libyan city of Sirte.
The tanker, carrying 61,000 tons of LNG, "completely sank" between Libya and Malta, a statement said. All 30 crew members were rescued and put on another vessel heading to the Libyan city of Benghazi, it said.
Russia's Transport Ministry said that the vessel was hit by Ukrainian sea drones launched from the Libyan coast. Ukrainian officials made no immediate comment on the accusation.
Russia blames Ukrainian sea drones after tanker explodes and sinks in the Mediterranean
Libyan authorities say a Russian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied natural gas exploded and erupted in flames before sinking in the Mediterranean Sea off the North African country's coast.
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GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Another cigarette smoking incident, perhaps?CAIRO (AP) — A Russian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied natural gas exploded and erupted in flames before sinking in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya, authorities in the North African country said Wednesday, and Russia blamed the sinking on an attack by Ukrainian sea drones.
According to the Libyan Maritime Authority, there were "sudden explosions, followed by a massive fire" on the Arctic Metagaz on Tuesday, while the LNG carrier was about 240 kilometers (150 miles) off the coast of the Libyan city of Sirte.
The tanker, carrying 61,000 tons of LNG, "completely sank" between Libya and Malta, a statement said. All 30 crew members were rescued and put on another vessel heading to the Libyan city of Benghazi, it said.
Russia's Transport Ministry said that the vessel was hit by Ukrainian sea drones launched from the Libyan coast. Ukrainian officials made no immediate comment on the accusation.
Russia blames Ukrainian sea drones after tanker explodes and sinks in the Mediterranean
Libyan authorities say a Russian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied natural gas exploded and erupted in flames before sinking in the Mediterranean Sea off the North African country's coast.
Must have been a big cigarette to cause such a big hole
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New Russian Air-Launched Cruise Missile Appears In Ukraine
The Izdeliye 30 is likely cheaper, faster to produce, and harder-hitting than previous Russian air-launched cruise missiles. The izdeliye 30 is likely cheaper, faster to produce, and harder-hitting than previous Russian air-launched cruise missiles.
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Ukraine strikes Russian chemical plant in Kirov region
Ukrainian long-range drones struck a chemical plant in the city of Kirovo-Chepetsk in Russia’s Kirov region, according to local reports describing a nighttime attack on an industrial facility located more than 1,300 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The strike reportedly
Russia likely downed its own military helicopter
Russian forces likely shot down one of their own military helicopters in the Rostov region during a Ukrainian drone attack late on March 3, according to reports cited by the Militarnyi. The incident reportedly occurred near the town of Millerovo,
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
At this point, it seems that Russia has downed more of it's aircraft than Ukraine has.Russia likely downed its own military helicopter
Russian forces likely shot down one of their own military helicopters in the Rostov region during a Ukrainian drone attack late on March 3, according to reports cited by the Militarnyi. The incident reportedly occurred near the town of Millerovo,defence-blog.com
MiTasol
Major
Either the Ukrainians have a new can opener drone or this failed along the frame lines.
Either way - I love it. A few more like this and the shadow fleet will find work elsewhere because they cant afford insurance - or cannot get crews.
swampyankee
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My thinking exactly.
In any case, I would be quite surprised if there was a drone that could fly out of Ukraine, over several countries, some of whom are more than slightly suspicious of random unidentified air traffic, and find a tanker in the Med.
I'd suspect poor maintenance and somebody smoking or an electrical flaw much more likely.
Thumpalumpacus
Colonel
I'm thinking a drone smuggled out of Ukraine, or jury-rigged sourcing commercial stuff. It's not like the Ukrainians don't know how to do that, right?
Either Ukraine finally has a detachment in the Med working on increasing insurance cost for the shadow fleet or they hired "friends" working for the cause.
I really hope they prefer attacking empty tankers - a massive oil spill is nothing the Ukrainians want to have on their hand.
I really hope they prefer attacking empty tankers - a massive oil spill is nothing the Ukrainians want to have on their hand.
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Ukraine does have warships outside of the Black Sea, but I would not doubt that they have the ability to deploy Sea Babies from commercial ships in other areas.
Ukraine has proven to be the master of assymetric warfare and this may just be the beginning of a new chapter in Russia FAFO learning curve.
Ukraine has proven to be the master of assymetric warfare and this may just be the beginning of a new chapter in Russia FAFO learning curve.
MiTasol
Major
They have been very careful so far not to sink anything with major pollutants on board, and not to harm crew, so this latest attack is out of character unless they believed 100% of the LPG would be burnt off before the ship sank.
Interesting development, somehow Ukraine has some cards now .......
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Attached: 1 image The Pentagon and Gulf states are planning to procure Ukrainian interceptor drones costing a few thousand dollars each to defend against Shahed drones, far cheaper than the Patriot missiles currently used, the Financial Times reported. Zelensky should simply say: restart full...
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A marine drone is more likely. A lot of traffic near Malta, a ship carrying/launching drones can stay hidden.
